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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off on Thursday, correctly spelling 32 words rapid-fire over 90 seconds to claim the $50,000 cash prize.

Images from the frontlines of Ukraine as winter weather and temperatures descend along the point of contact.

When Russian missiles hurtle towards the Ukrainian power plant and employees scramble for the bomb shelter, a handful of workers stay above ground in a control room protected by sandbags to keep the system running manually.

Several wildfires are burning across Europe as the continent experiences a searing heat wave and record-breaking temperatures.

From a king cobra in a chip container to cockatoos in water bottles and fish under a dress, some of the exotic animals that are illegally trafficked around the world.

At least one person was killed in renewed anti-government protests across Kenya as police clashed with demonstrators demanding that President William Ruto step down.

Rosalynn Carter was remembered for her humanitarian work and compassion as Biden and other dignitaries joined 99-year-old former President Jimmy Carter at an Atlanta memorial service for the former first lady.

Millions have been warned of potential evacuations as activity at Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano intensifies.

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte said Friday she was considering moving up general elections to December of this year, as the Andean leader struggles to keep a hold on protests that have left dozens dead.

Young cygnets and swans are counted and have their health assessed during the 'swan upping' census on Britain's River Thames, in a tradition that dates back to the 12th century when swans were an important food source.

Revelers take to the streets of New Orleans for Mardi Gras.

New York Comic Con returns with in-person programming, limited capacity, mask requirements and temperature checks in New York City.

Hundreds demonstrated in Tahrir Square, shouting slogans against Iran-backed militias and accusing the government of failing to answer for the deaths of dozens of activists shot dead in different parts of Iraq in recent months.

Londoners enjoy the last night out as the British capital moves into the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions with infection rates rising exponentially.

Lebanese rescue teams pulled out bodies and hunted for missing in the wreckage of buildings as investigations blamed negligence for a massive warehouse explosion that sent a devastating blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 135 people and injuring more than 5,000.

The people who shaped the news this year.

Competing for the crown of the Miss International Queen 2019 beauty pageant in Thailand.

New concepts and models at the Paris Auto Show.

stage and collection highlights from Brazil.

Style at the 51st annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville.

U.S. and Japanese troops held joint-live fire drills on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido as part of the Northern Viper exercise amid rising tensions with North Korea.

Friends and former teammates of midfielder Cheick Tiote attended a memorial service held for the player by his club Beijing Enterprises.

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam tournament title at the Australian Open in January.

Highlights from the BRIT Awards in London.